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Report sheds light on LIPA's rising rates

The 10-year increase in electric bills is highlighted

Photo credit: Ed Betz, 2011 | The 10-year increase in electric bills is highlighted in the context of LIPA's original mission statement to keep soaring rates in line. (2011)

Joye Brown

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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, at Cold Spring Harbor lab on Friday to tout the region's impressive use of state economic development dollars, had no comment on a study that castigated the Long Island Power Authority for its high electric rates and high-paid executives.

Cuomo said he hadn't read the report released last week by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which reaffirmed what local businesses...

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